Randy McNob
> > > > > > Cardiff > > > > >
- Jun 13, 2020
- 4,724
bringing a bit of light hearted humour to the thread, to avoid it being dragged into the pit
[tweet]1488935262201778184[/tweet]
[tweet]1488935262201778184[/tweet]
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
[Politics] Tory meltdown finally arrived [was: incoming]...
- Thread starter TomandJerry
- Start date
That's what happens when you replace decent civil servants with morally-bankrupt celebrities and fill the cabinet with yes-men who's entire political career hinges on said celebrity
JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
Not much difference between the pit and the main board these days Mr Nob which is why your lot have all.migrated over here ...
Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk
Let's keep this on track and away from silly distractions.... it's ironic that the performance of the Met may put still more pressure on Johnson and his 'Fifth Columnist' cabal...
News today....
There was tension between the home secretary and Downing Street over whether to try to recruit a successor for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick in the wake of the controversy over the Sarah Everard case, multiple sources have told the BBC.
Priti Patel and No 10 both had concerns about leadership at the Met, and discussed whether or not to try to find a new commissioner.
There was widespread anger over the force's handling of the case and the treatment of female protestors holding a vigil for Ms Everard, who was killed by a former Met officer Wayne Couzens.
But it's understood that both Ms Patel and Boris Johnson were unenthusiastic about the likely internal candidate, senior Met officer Neil Basu, who had previously criticised the PM's comments and was seen in No 10 as "too political", sources say.
However, the home secretary did consider going through the recruitment process where a civil service panel interviews candidates, before recommending the candidate to her.
Two sources familiar with the discussions said Ms Patel was "overruled" by Downing Street, and the decision was taken to extend Dame Cressida's contract for two years.
Another source disputed that account, and said once the Home Office and No 10 had "worked through all the options", extending the commissioner's contract was the compromise.
It is understood the home secretary wants to begin the search for the next Met commissioner - the most powerful policing job in the UK - this summer and is keen to look to candidates outside the force.
The relationship between the most senior politicians in the country, and the most senior police officers in the country is rarely easy.
Under this government, and this Met Commissioner, it has been tricky indeed.
There's unhappiness again in the last 24 hours over how some Met officers were revealed to have behaved, and tensions and accusations of cover up around the Met's investigations into parties in Downing Street which has held up the full investigation into what exactly what went on in Number 10.
A Home Office spokesperson said: "In September 2021, following consultation with the Mayor of London, the home secretary extended the commissioner's term until April 2024.
"This extension was agreed in order to provide continuity and stability as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and deliver on our promise to recruit more police officers while driving down crime in the capital."
The Met would not comment.
News today....
There was tension between the home secretary and Downing Street over whether to try to recruit a successor for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick in the wake of the controversy over the Sarah Everard case, multiple sources have told the BBC.
Priti Patel and No 10 both had concerns about leadership at the Met, and discussed whether or not to try to find a new commissioner.
There was widespread anger over the force's handling of the case and the treatment of female protestors holding a vigil for Ms Everard, who was killed by a former Met officer Wayne Couzens.
But it's understood that both Ms Patel and Boris Johnson were unenthusiastic about the likely internal candidate, senior Met officer Neil Basu, who had previously criticised the PM's comments and was seen in No 10 as "too political", sources say.
However, the home secretary did consider going through the recruitment process where a civil service panel interviews candidates, before recommending the candidate to her.
Two sources familiar with the discussions said Ms Patel was "overruled" by Downing Street, and the decision was taken to extend Dame Cressida's contract for two years.
Another source disputed that account, and said once the Home Office and No 10 had "worked through all the options", extending the commissioner's contract was the compromise.
It is understood the home secretary wants to begin the search for the next Met commissioner - the most powerful policing job in the UK - this summer and is keen to look to candidates outside the force.
The relationship between the most senior politicians in the country, and the most senior police officers in the country is rarely easy.
Under this government, and this Met Commissioner, it has been tricky indeed.
There's unhappiness again in the last 24 hours over how some Met officers were revealed to have behaved, and tensions and accusations of cover up around the Met's investigations into parties in Downing Street which has held up the full investigation into what exactly what went on in Number 10.
A Home Office spokesperson said: "In September 2021, following consultation with the Mayor of London, the home secretary extended the commissioner's term until April 2024.
"This extension was agreed in order to provide continuity and stability as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and deliver on our promise to recruit more police officers while driving down crime in the capital."
The Met would not comment.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Never supported Thatcher..never voted for this current government …..and you jump to more conclusions than I’ve had hot dinners …I realise this is the thread where we are all supposed to blame this government for the weather etc etc…I’m no supporter of any particular political party ..and was referring to the judgements you were passing on another poster who imho was giving a more balanced view ….anyway do carry on ..I’ve made my point I’ve no interest in following this thread further
Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ
Hove / Παρος
[tweet]1489224267359215621[/tweet]
I am interested to learn why you might think that is the purpose of the thread because I don't think that is quite true.... but if you have abandoned it then the reason for your comment will remain a mystery!
nicko31
Well-known member
Boris backs down over Saville remarks, getting too close to 54 for comfort
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-jimmy-savile-lindsay-hoyle-mps-b2006887.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-jimmy-savile-lindsay-hoyle-mps-b2006887.html
Dorries will be gutted. She loved that remark.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
[tweet]1489260210770219008[/tweet]
Johnson has finally reached that unfortunate position where everything he touches instantly turns to shit.
He’s been winging it with bluff and bluster since he first arrived at Eton but it’s about to all come crashing down in the most publicly humiliating way possible. What a shame.
He’s been winging it with bluff and bluster since he first arrived at Eton but it’s about to all come crashing down in the most publicly humiliating way possible. What a shame.
Dick Swiveller
Well-known member
- Sep 9, 2011
- 9,524
Nice to know that some of the people in power aren't morally corrupt. It would be nice to know what Nus Ghani plans to do given her recent accusations. If I had been treated like that, no way I would be staying or backing the bloke in charge.
Machiavelli
Well-known member
Worth adding that Starmer continues to milk the in/decent contrast, no doubt because the pubic are increasingly starting to recognise it now:
https://www.theguardian.com/politic...rules-is-damaging-democracy-says-keir-starmer
https://www.theguardian.com/politic...rules-is-damaging-democracy-says-keir-starmer
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,766
And the same simple trolling with no reference whatsoever to the thread subject, regardless of forum
Dick Swiveller
Well-known member
- Sep 9, 2011
- 9,524
Especially given the bizarre way she seems to idolise him.
"You are a better man than many of your detractors will ever understand, which is why it is so desperately sad that you let yourself down by making a scurrilous accusation against the leader of the opposition."
Dick Swiveller
Well-known member
- Sep 9, 2011
- 9,524
Wait. What now?
Munira Mirza has resigned from her £145,000-a-year role after Mr Johnson today declined to apologise for his comments.
An advisor earns pretty much the same as the Prime Minister? Does that mean there are some advisors with platinum wallpaper if Boris can only afford gold?
Munira Mirza has resigned from her £145,000-a-year role after Mr Johnson today declined to apologise for his comments.
An advisor earns pretty much the same as the Prime Minister? Does that mean there are some advisors with platinum wallpaper if Boris can only afford gold?
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 28,272
Indeed. Never an actual apology that is direct.. After Sue Gray's report he said " We must ALL look in the mirror... " .. No Mr Johnson, its you!